The 13 folds of the American Flag

The third fold is made in honor and remembrance of the
veteran departing our ranks who gave a portion of life for the defense
of our country to attain a peace through out the world.

The fourth fold represents our weaker nature, for as
American citizens trusting in God, it is to Him we turn in times of
peace as well as in times of war for His divine guidance.

The fifth fold is a tribute to our country, for in the
words of Stephen Decatur, "Our country, in dealing with other countries,
may she always be right; but it is still our country, right or wrong."

The sixth fold is where our hearts lie. It is with our
heart that we pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of
America, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God,
indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.

The seventh fold is a tribute to our Armed Forces, for
it is through the Armed Forces that we protect our country and our flag
against all her enemies, whether they be found within or without the
boundaries of our republic.

The eighth fold is a tribute to the one who entered
into the valley of the shadow of death, that we might see the light of
day, and to honor mother, for whom it flies on Mothers Day.

The ninth fold is a tribute to womanhood; for it has
been through their faith, love, loyalty and devotion that the characters
of the men and women who have made this country great have been molded.

The tenth fold is a tribute to father, for he, too,
has given his sons and daughters for the defense of our country since
they were first born.

The eleventh fold, in the eyes of a Hebrew citizen,
represents the lower portion of th eseal of King David and King Solomon,
and glorifies, in their eyes, the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.

The twelfth fold, in the eyes of a Christian citizen,
represents an emblem of eternity and glorifies, in their eyes, God the
Father, the Son, and Holy Ghost.

When the flag is completely folded, the stars are
uppermost, reminding us of our national motto,